Karun Nair has become a Star of Indian Cricket within just one day. He is now only the second Indian cricketer to score 300-plus runs in a Test Match. Destructive opener Sehwag alone managed to achieve this feat Twice.
This Karnataka Cricketer managed just 17 runs in the first two tests he played. He, however, played an impactful innings in the crucial final test match to earn a permanent place in the team.
In the 5th Test against England, Nair scored 303 runs from just 381 balls at a strike rate of 79.52. This 25-Year-Old is the only Indian cricketer who converted his first century to triple ton. Only two more cricketers across the World had achieved this feat before.
Who is this Karun Nair? He was born on December 6th, 1991 in Jodhpur of Rajasthan to a Malayali Family. Initially, He represented Karnataka as an Under-15 cricketer. Then, He secured a spot in the Under-19 Team of Karnataka. By playing Vijay Harare Trophy in 2012, He made his entry into first class cricket. He represented Karnataka in Ranji Trophy from 2013.
In 2014-15 season of Ranji Trophy, Karun Nair scored 700 runs at an average of 47.26. He was instrumental in helping Karnataka win the Ranji Trophy during that season. He stood only next to Robin Uthappa and KL Rahul in terms of runs representing Karnataka in this season.
In 2016, Nair represented Delhi Daredevils in the cash-rich IPL. He stood as the second highest scorer in the team.
Karun Nair made his international debut while playing against Zimbabwe. His test debut happened during the ongoing series with England and cemented his place in the team with a triple century during the final test match.
This Karnataka Cricketer managed just 17 runs in the first two tests he played. He, however, played an impactful innings in the crucial final test match to earn a permanent place in the team.
In the 5th Test against England, Nair scored 303 runs from just 381 balls at a strike rate of 79.52. This 25-Year-Old is the only Indian cricketer who converted his first century to triple ton. Only two more cricketers across the World had achieved this feat before.
Who is this Karun Nair? He was born on December 6th, 1991 in Jodhpur of Rajasthan to a Malayali Family. Initially, He represented Karnataka as an Under-15 cricketer. Then, He secured a spot in the Under-19 Team of Karnataka. By playing Vijay Harare Trophy in 2012, He made his entry into first class cricket. He represented Karnataka in Ranji Trophy from 2013.
In 2014-15 season of Ranji Trophy, Karun Nair scored 700 runs at an average of 47.26. He was instrumental in helping Karnataka win the Ranji Trophy during that season. He stood only next to Robin Uthappa and KL Rahul in terms of runs representing Karnataka in this season.
In 2016, Nair represented Delhi Daredevils in the cash-rich IPL. He stood as the second highest scorer in the team.
Karun Nair made his international debut while playing against Zimbabwe. His test debut happened during the ongoing series with England and cemented his place in the team with a triple century during the final test match.